shock

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And just as inflation appeared to be coming under control, consumers and investors had to contend with new shocks from trade tariffs and, later, the U.S.-Iran war and a surge in gasoline prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

“The U.S. consumer has shown an impressive determination to keep shopping throughout the tariff and oil price shocks, cutting savings as real income growth turned negative,” said Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Both tariffs and oil are one-time shocks, temporarily making their way into price increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

A former secretary of state for international development and for transport, Alexander lost his Paisley and Renfrewshire South seat to the SNP in one of the biggest shocks of the 2015 general election.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

But nothing shocks me more than Du Barry's words.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton